Tom Vartabedian

Vehapar’s Historic Visit a Holy Chrism

All but lost in a “Holy See” of emotion was an anniversary that should be applauded. HH Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, can look upon his month-long visit to New England as both a personal and historic milestone. His presence during the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and National Repre

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Tom Vartabedian

Tom Vartabedian is a retired journalist with the Haverhill Gazette, where he spent 40 years as an award-winning writer and photographer. He has volunteered his services for the past 46 years as a columnist and correspondent with the Armenian Weekly, where his pet project was the publication of a special issue of the AYF Olympics each September.

2 Comments

  1. I also heard him say that he wants to see women active in the church life outside the kitchen. But what does this mean exactly? It struck me as a hollow sentiment. His high profile impromptu speeches are definitely impressive however, and represented the church well in the media and political spheres, so successful trip overall.

  2. “With the president of Armenia looking on, joined by Vice President Joe Biden…”

    Related to this story, I also found an interesting read about Biden which Mr Vartabedia wrote for the Haverhill Gazette entitled “VP Biden gives Armenia the cold shoulder”.

    It’s quite a shame, how low this administration has stooped. For sure, the absolute worst that the USA has ever had, and probably will have. “Change” huh? Yeah “Change” alright… but they forgot to mention “but not for the better”.

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